Torque With Diagram. Because all rotational motions have an axis of rotation a torque must be defined about a rotational axis. The steps required to draw it will be discussed with the help of the following example.
However torque angle specifications are becoming more and more prevalent so understanding and knowing how to properly use them will be a valuable skill in your mental toolbox. The other units are kilogram meter kg m in metric and feet pound force ft lb in imperial british units. Ccw and cw.
Draw free body diagram showing all forces distances and axis of rotation.
Another is to use the cross product rule. Read draw and label a rough figure. The effect of the inertia force generated by acceleration of the slider is illustrated the. The construction of the moment arm is shown in the figure to the right along with the vectors r and f mentioned.